Obituary: Juanita L. Christy

Oct. 26, 1931 - Dec. 5, 2007

Oct. 26, 1931 - Dec. 5, 2007

December 09, 2007

PLYMOUTH - Juanita LaDawn (Workman) Christy, 76, died at 4:52 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 5, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Juanita was born on October 26, 1931, in North Liberty, to the late Donald and Marjorie (Anglemyer) Workman. She remained a lifelong area resident. Juanita also enjoyed wintering in Florida for the past several years. On October 9, 1948, in Logansport, she married Herbert Thomas Christy. Along with her loving husband, Herbert of 59 years, survivors include three daughters, Judy (Philip) Schafer of South Bend, Pamela (John) Kollar of South Bend and Lori (Mark) Vogt of Plymouth; three sons, Thomas (Bobbie) Christy of Phoenix, AZ, Jerry (Carol) Christy of Lakeville and Rick (Patti) Christy of Lakeville; 13 grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Christy, Shawn (Jo) Christy, Jody (Hank) Brown, Shannon Leed, Mindy (Larry) Stevens, Nicholas Schafer, Ryan Christy, Kevin Christy, Samantha Bossman, Christy Kollar, Justin Christy, Abby Vogt and Ally Vogt; two step-grandchildren, Kristi (Keith) Bruce and Robby Abbott; and 12 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Madison, Morgan, Dawson, Avery, Bennett, Marley, Ruthie, Caleb, Colin, Brooklyn and Oliver; a step-great-grandson, Hunter; three sisters, Norma (Dean) Shirley of Elkhart, Muriel (Everett) Garrett of Bremen and Carol (Larry) Jensen of Lakeville. A sister, Shirley Lucas, and a brother, Donald Workman, both preceded her in death. Juanita loved and cherished her family. Her family was the number one priority in her daily life. She was also proud to be part of the Workman Sisters quartet for over 65 years. Juanita retired in 1994 after eight years of employment at the LaVille Elementary School. She was also the former owner/operator of Juanita's $100.00 Restaurant at U.S. 6 and U.S. 31. Juanita was a faithful member of the Olive Branch United Brethren Church where she was the organist. She was also a former member of the ladies group, Ginger Snaps. Juanita was a member of the Tri-State Racing Association and Southern Acres Women's Club. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 9, in the Olive Branch United Brethren Church. Rev. Dan Drake will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Porter Rae Cemetery, North Liberty. Friends visited with the family from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday in the Palmer Funeral Home, Lakeville, and may also call one hour prior to services in the church today. Contributions in memory of Juanita L. Christy may be made to the Olive Branch United Brethren Church, 22750 Osborne Road, Lakeville, IN 46536.